Rodrigo A. Muñoz, M.D.

1996 George Tarjan Award Recipient

Lecture Title: From the Bedside to the Market Place

Dr. Muñoz, originally from Colombia, earned his M.D. from the University of Cauca. He later relocated to Washington University in St. Louis to complete his medical training. A Distinguished Life Fellow of the APA, Dr. Muñoz chaired the Committee on International Medical Graduates (1980-1986). He also made history as the first Latino President of the APA (1998–99) and was honored as the first recipient of the George Tarjan Award (1996).